The acquisition of Matrox Imaging will add advanced hardware-agnostic cameras and interoperability software capabilities to Zebra’s portfolio.
Omron launches compact GigE vision cameras
Measuring 1.25 inches per side, the cameras are small and lightweight. The cameras support Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Linux, and single-board computer operating systems.
Savioke Relay+ rides the elevator; World Ag Expo Robotics
Steve Cousins, founder and CEO of Savioke, discusses the new Relay+ robot and how it innovates the implementation of a service robot with an elevator.
ams OSRAM, Luxonis partner on 3D vision for robots
ams OSRAM’s Belago 1.1 will be providing infrared light for Luxonis’ open source OAK-D Pro spatial AI camera.
Innoviz Technologies unveils third-generation LiDAR sensor
After delivering on its InnovizTwo LiDAR promises, Innoviz continues launch new product lines with the Innoviz360.
Simbe receives patent for tracking fruit & vegetable freshness
The patent clearly outlines the new functionality helps Simbe on its path to commercializing fresh food tracking and management.
Ultra-compact camera is the size of a grain of salt
Researchers said the tiny camera could someday be used with medical robots to diagnose and treat diseases.
How Waymo’s self-driving cars handle fog in SF
Waymo’s robotaxis face unique challenges driving in San Francisco, where there’s a one in three chance of fog every day.
Cognex reports record revenue for machine vision systems in Q3
Cognex said logistics was its largest end market. It added that the rise of e-commerce, shortening of supply chains, and adoption of automation are driving revenue.
IDS Imaging introduces compact uEye+ industrial cameras
The uEye+ cameras can be used with robots that navigate autonomously or for robots that pick up and manipulate items.
Lucid launches Helios2+ time-of-flight camera
The camera delivers 640 x 480 depth resolution at up to an 8.3m working distance and a frame rate of 30 fps in standard mode. In High-Speed Mode the Helios2+ camera can run up to 103 fps at 2.5m distance.
Leopard Imaging launches Hawk 3D depth camera for robotics
The $349 camera supports NVIDIA’s Jetson edge AI and Isaac robotics platforms to deliver real-time depth perception.
Clearpath Robotics now selling Intel RealSense depth cameras
The Intel RealSense D415, D435, D435i, and D44 depth cameras are available from Clearpath’s online store.
Wavemaker Labs acquires IP from agtech startup Abundant Robotics
Wavemaker portfolio company Future Acres is exploring how to leverage some of the IP to enhance its Carry mobile robot.
Mech-Mind Robotics raises $155M for 3D vision tech
Mech-Mind Robotics develops 3D cameras for robotics applications such as bin picking.
Intel RealSense D455 a step forward for industrial uses
An engineer at the Southwest Research Institute never had any luck using Intel RealSense cameras. But that all changed with the D455 stereo depth camera.
Intel issues end-of-life notice for RealSense LiDAR
In the end-of-life notice, Intel reiterated it will “continue to sell the stereo products to current distribution customers.”
eCapture offers small 3D stereo depth sensing camera
eCapture launches a VGA quality, stereoscopic 3D depth sensing camera as the eCapture G53.
Intel RealSense reminiscent of Kinect & Tango
RealSense has been a go-to for industry and academia for low-cost, high-quality depth sensing.
Report: Intel RealSense business being shut down [updated]
“We are winding down our RealSense business and transitioning our computer vision talent, technology and products to focus on advancing innovative technologies that better support our core businesses and IDM 2.0 strategy.”
IDS Imaging releases ultra-compact Ensenso S10 3D camera
The Ensenso S10 is designed for applications where variant objects need to be safely gripped or obstacles need to be detected for collision-free movements.
2021 perception sensor industry map
Over the past decade, the perception industry has exploded with new companies, new technologies, and the deployments of millions of sensors in industries ranging from the traditional (automobiles) to the cutting-edge (space travel). While incumbents have locked up majority market shares in some segments, other segments have seen the rise of dominant new players that…